Dr. Alana Fisher

Biography

Alana Fisher holds dual appointments as the Consumer Engagement Manager at MQ Health's MindSpot and as an Honorary Research Fellow at Macquarie University's eCentreClinic. Her work focuses on the development, evaluation, and delivery of world-class online psychological treatments that cater to a range of mental and physical health conditions. With over a decade of experience employing qualitative, mixed-methods, and codesign approaches, Alana enhances understanding and support for evidence-based, person-centred digital mental healthcare delivery. She aims to improve consumer and patient decision-making regarding mental healthcare, whether face-to-face or through digital options. Her research has directly informed national and international clinical management guidelines, health professional practice guides, and policy recommendations for government bodies. Alana's research interests encompass shared decision-making, patient decision aids, and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring substance use conditions, alongside her expertise in digital e-health interventions and consumer involvement in research.

Research Interests